The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Cheapest price on 11 Nov
- £34
- Average ticket price on 11 Nov
- £56
- Fastest journey on 11 Nov
- 2 h 30 m
- Average journey duration on 11 Nov
- 2 h 32 m
- Trains on 11 Nov
- 32
- Distance
- 166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
On Wed 11 Nov, we found 32 trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G08076+
C24945 · C246866:49 2h48 Peterborough station (PBO) 9:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £34 1 One-way 2 changes
W84661+
G080766:49 3h16 Peterborough station (PBO) 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £34 1 One-way 1 change
C2181110:27 3h08 Peterborough station (PBO) 13:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £39 1 One-way 0 changes
W84692+
G8017612:34 2h31 Peterborough station (PBO) 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £39 1 One-way 1 change
W84702+
G8017914:35 2h30 Peterborough station (PBO) 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £39 1 One-way 1 change
W84702+
G8017914:35 2h30 Peterborough station (PBO) 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £39 1 One-way 1 change
W84667+
G801718:35 2h30 Peterborough station (PBO) 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £61 1 One-way 1 change
W84692+
G8017612:34 2h31 Peterborough station (PBO) 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £39 1 One-way 1 change
W84680+
G8017310:34 2h31 Peterborough station (PBO) 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £41 1 One-way 1 change
G08095+
G01184+
C2181110:58 2h37 Peterborough station (PBO) 13:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) £66 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 6:27 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Frequently asked questions about your Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Live departures
Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Tuesday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21595 | On time 15:26 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h09 | 18:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08124+ G01188+ C21595 | Delayed 16:00 15:57Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h38 | 18:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G80147+ C04474 | On time 17:21 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h15 | 20:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C04474 | On time 17:24 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h12 | 20:36 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08135+ G16022 | On time 17:57 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h52 | 20:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G80148+ C04395 | On time 18:21 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h14 | 21:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C04395 | On time 18:29 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h06 | 21:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02128+ C24641 | Delayed 18:59 18:51Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h58 | 21:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 11 November | |||||
G00950+ W34021 | 6:10 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h09 | 9:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G08076+ W29925+ C04444 | 6:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h46 | 9:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G08076+ W84661 | 6:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h16 | 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G08076+ G15894 | 6:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h00 | 9:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G08076+ C24945 · C24686 | 6:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h48 | 9:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G00952 · G00849 | 6:54 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h35 | 10:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00952+ W34070 | 6:54 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h25 | 10:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21804 | 7:27 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h08 | 10:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08038+ C21804 | 7:37 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h58 | 10:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C02087+ G15893 | 7:59 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h50 | 10:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21812 | 8:30 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h05 | 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80171+ W84667 | 8:35 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h30 | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00956 · G00855 | 8:54 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h35 | 12:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G08084+ G01180+ C21812 | 8:57 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h38 | 11:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
C21590 | 9:28 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h07 | 12:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08088+ C24587 | 9:57 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h52 | 12:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21811 | 10:27 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h08 | 13:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80173+ W84680 | 10:34 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h31 | 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G08095+ G01184+ C21811 | 10:58 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h37 | 13:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G08095+ C24593 | 10:58 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h51 | 13:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21591 | 11:23 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h12 | 14:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08100+ C03172 | 11:57 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h52 | 14:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21810 | 12:27 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h08 | 15:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80176+ W84692 | 12:34 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h31 | 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G08106+ W29935+ C21810 | 12:57 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h38 | 15:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G08106+ C24605 | 12:57 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h52 | 15:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21593 | 13:26 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h09 | 16:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G08054+ C21593 | 13:34 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h01 | 16:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G08112+ G01186+ C21593 | 13:57 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h38 | 16:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G08112+ C24610 | 13:57 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h52 | 16:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C21809 | 14:25 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h10 | 17:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G80179+ W84702 | 14:35 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h30 | 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Peterborough station (PBO) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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FAQs: Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough station (PBO) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Peterborough station (PBO) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Peterborough to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Peterborough station (PBO) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Peterborough from Peterborough city centre
Peterborough train station facilities and services
Peterborough has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Peterborough.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Peterborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Peterborough.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peterborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Peterborough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Peterborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.

